2009 BMW 330 vs. 1986 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 2,996 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Soarer.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (315 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1986 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | BMW | Toyota |
Model | 330 | Soarer |
Year Released | 2009 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1988 cc |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 172 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |